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Promontory

Description:

A promontory is a high ridge or cliff that juts out into a body of water or extends above a surrounding plain, providing a beautiful vantage point for observing the surroundings.

Possible Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Senses/Usages:

1. As a noun referring to a geographical feature:
• A rocky promontory extended into the ocean, providing a striking view of the sunset.
• The lighthouse was built on the promontory, enabling ships to avoid the treacherous rocks.

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